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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.44, 2,003.32 and 758.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.44, 2,003.32 and 758.32 is: 1,137.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.44 : 2,003.32 = 758.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.44/2,003.32 = 758.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.44x = 2,003.32 × 758.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.44x = 1,519,157.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,157.62/1,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.57

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